Umuthi Nasturtium Alaska (Edible Flowers) Growing Seeds
Umuthi Nasturtium Alaska (Edible Flowers) Growing Seeds
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Umuthi Nasturtium Alaska (Edible Flowers) Growing Seeds produce bold edible flowers and striking green-and-cream variegated leaves. The blooms range from sunny yellow to deep orange and red, while the flowers and young leaves add a peppery, mustard-like kick to salads, sandwiches, savoury plates, and garnishes. This easy variety grows well in full sun to part shade and suits beds, pots, borders, and hanging baskets. It is a colourful, beginner-friendly choice for gardeners wanting edible flowers with ornamental foliage.
♡ Why we love it: Nasturtium Alaska is beautiful even before it flowers thanks to its variegated leaves. It gives gardeners edible colour, peppery flavour, and a decorative plant that works just as well in containers as it does in garden beds.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
- Variety: Alaska
- Seed Type: Growing seed for cultivation
- Plant Type: Edible flower and leaf plant
- Flower Colours: Yellow, orange, and red
- Leaf Profile: Green-and-cream variegated foliage
- Flavour Profile: Peppery, zesty, mustard-like
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Preference: Poor to moderately rich, well-draining soil with compost
- Germination: 7-10 days in warm conditions
- Harvest: 8-10 weeks from sowing
- Country Of Origin: Varies by batch
- Suitable For: Edible flower gardens, salads, sandwiches, garnishes, borders, containers, hanging baskets, and companion-style planting
What it's used for
- Growing edible flowers and young leaves
- Adding peppery flavour to salads and sandwiches
- Garnishing savoury plates with colourful blooms
- Filling borders, containers, and hanging baskets
- Adding ornamental variegated foliage to the garden
- Companion-style planting near vegetables to invite pollinators
Who it's for
- Home gardeners growing edible flowers
- Cooks who enjoy peppery garnishes
- Container and hanging basket gardeners
- Beginners wanting an easy edible ornamental
- Sprouting for immediate food use
- Customers wanting pre-grown nasturtium flowers
- Gardeners wanting neutral-tasting edible petals
- Very wet or waterlogged growing conditions
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How to use
- Sow in spring.
- Sow seeds about 2 cm deep.
- Space plants about 30 cm apart.
- Grow in full sun to part shade with poor to moderately rich, well-draining soil and compost.
- Water moderately and allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Harvest young leaves and fully open blooms from around 8-10 weeks.
- Use petals fresh on the day for best flavour and colour.
- Processing Tip: Regular picking encourages fresh growth and more usable flowers.
Safety instructions
- Seed for cultivation, not for consumption
- If using blooms and leaves as food, harvest fresh, unsprayed plants and rinse gently
- Individuals sensitive to mustard-family flavours should taste-test in small amounts
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
- Reseal after opening
Faqs
Q: Are Nasturtium Alaska leaves edible too?
A: Yes. The source notes that both the flowers and young leaves are edible.
Q: Can Nasturtium Alaska grow in containers?
A: Yes. It suits beds, pots, borders, and hanging baskets.
